David Warner has returned to batting and declared he’s ready to go for the Boxing Day Test.

Warner received throwdowns from assistant coach Michael Di Venuto as he batted for the first time since hurting his thumb in the second Test win over India at the Gabba last week.

The aggressive opener was somewhat apprehensive early, immediately pulling his left hand off the bat after the first few strokes.

But Warner soon found his rhythm, driving and hooking with few signs of discomfort and then facing some net bowlers.

“It was okay. It was a bit sore when it hit the splice and toe of the bat, but that’s to be expected,” Warner said.

“When it hits the splice it’s going to be quite painful, but I can bear that pain and get out there on Boxing Day.”

Shane Watson also had a hit during Australia’s Christmas Eve training session.

Watson, who was dazed when struck on the helmet by a bouncer on Tuesday, faced a bowling machine while having a hit in the indoor nets.

He later went to the outdoor nets to face some net bowling.

Shaun Marsh was struck on his left hand by a rising delivery from Josh Hazlewood during Wednesday’s MCG session.

The 31-year-old pulled off his glove and was assessed by team doctor Peter Brukner.

Marsh left the nets and headed to the changerooms alongside Brukner and physio Alex Kountouris.

But fears of another injury scare were allayed, with Marsh returning to the nets for some throwdowns from Di Venuto.